33 fuel tankers headed for NATO forces in Iraq exploded, casualties are reported

33 fuel tankers headed for NATO forces in Iraq exploded, casualties are reported
# 24 March 2008 10:16 (UTC +04:00)
At least two were killed and 65 injured as a result of the blast. The majority of the injured were taken to the local hospital, 8 injured men in critical condition were taken to Peshawar hospital. The blast damaged 60 trucks carrying fuel. The blast was followed by large-scale fire, measures are taken to extinguish the fire.
According to the version of the local authorities the blast happened as a result of terrorist act.
The real causes of the accident are not known as the investigation is underway.
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